How far is Whitman, PA from Durham, PA?
The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Durham, PA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Durham.
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Start on Vollmer Street
71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
5.3 mi · 13 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Lehigh Avenue
2185 ft · 47 sec · West Lehigh Avenue
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Turn right onto Germantown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Germantown Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1428 ft · 27 sec · Bethlehem Pike
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
74 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Lower State Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike
2788 ft · 1 min · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Lower State Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Lower State Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower State Road
2307 ft · 1 min · Lower State Road
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Turn right onto US 202 Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · US 202 Parkway
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Continue on Doylestown Bypass
119 m · 8 sec · Doylestown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611 North: Easton
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doylestown Bypass
2.9 mi · 4 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on Easton Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Harrow Road
1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road
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Turn slight right onto Gallows Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road
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Turn right onto Durham Road
1389 ft · 29 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Furnace Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Easton Road
Continue on Easton Road
12.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Durham?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Whitman and 26.5 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Warrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Lambertville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrington.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Ardmore
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Durham. Straight-line distance: 45.66 mi (73.49 km).
#1 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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